Ford Mustang GTD Onboard Video Confirms It as America’s Nürburgring King
The Ford Mustang GTD is pushing the boundaries of what we expect from an American muscle car, with a hefty price tag of \$300,000. This price buys you not just a car, but a piece of history, as the Mustang GTD recently set a record at the Nürburgring. With an impressive lap time of 6:52.072, the Mustang GTD became the first American production car to break the seven-minute mark on the infamous Green Hell, placing it among the fastest production vehicles to ever conquer the track. This achievement is a testament to the incredible performance and engineering behind the GTD. Now, enthusiasts have the opportunity to experience this record-breaking lap from the driver’s seat, offering a thrilling and rare opportunity to be part of this milestone in automotive history. The Mustang GTD is not just about speed; it’s about redefining what an American performance car can achieve.
Behind the wheel of the Mustang GTD during its record-setting Nürburgring lap was Multimatic Motorsports driver Dirk Müller, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience. Watching the onboard video of the entire lap is a thrilling experience, offering a unique perspective that is even more exhilarating than seeing it from the outside. The footage showcases the Ford supercar navigating the notoriously difficult corners of the Nürburgring with stunning precision, highlighting the car’s performance and handling. It’s clear that the Mustang GTD is no ordinary muscle car; it’s a finely tuned sports car built to conquer one of the most challenging tracks in motorsport. The video, available at the bottom of the page, offers a front-row seat to the intense action and demonstrates the incredible capabilities of the Mustang GTD.
Adjustments Will Also Be Applied To Production Models
The Mustang GTD was meticulously tuned following an impressive yet somewhat disappointing performance last year. Ford quickly set to work, determined to unlock more potential from its latest flagship Mustang. Through precise second-by-second lap analysis and simulations, the company made several strategic tweaks to perfect the car for the Nürburgring. These adjustments included a stiffer chassis, updated suspension and alignment, improved aerodynamics, enhanced traction control, and revised calibration for the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. The result was a significantly faster lap time, with a 5.5-second improvement. These refinements reflect Ford’s commitment to delivering a track-ready supercar while ensuring the Mustang GTD continues to push the limits of performance.
The best part is that Ford confirmed these enhancements are not just limited to the track version of the Mustang GTD—they’ll also be featured on every production model. This means that for \$300,000, buyers will get an 815-horsepower Mustang capable of going head-to-head with some of the most revered European performance cars. The Mustang GTD now competes alongside high-end machines like the Porsche 911 GT3, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, and even the Mercedes-AMG One. With its power, precision, and performance, the Mustang GTD is ready to rival the best of the best in the supercar world.
Your Move, Chevrolet
In March, Ford announced that production had already begun on the first 10 Mustang GTD models in Canada, with each unit being hand-assembled by Multimatic—the same engineering firm behind the Ford GT supercar. While these initial units are already in the works, the improvements made to achieve the record-setting Nürburgring lap will be applied to customer cars scheduled for production in the spring. This ensures that every Mustang GTD delivered to customers will feature the latest performance enhancements that helped set a new benchmark for the iconic car.
With the Mustang GTD now setting the benchmark for American sports cars, all eyes are on Chevrolet to see if they’ll step up and challenge Ford’s latest achievement. The 1,064-hp Corvette ZR1, which has been focused on improving its lap times, could be the car to give the Mustang GTD a run for its money. If these two American powerhouses start battling it out at the Nürburgring, it will undoubtedly be a win for American performance, showcasing the incredible capabilities of homegrown sports cars on the world’s most challenging track.
